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Muskrat

A muskrat is a mediumsized, semiaquatic rodent native to North America, scientifically known as Ondatra zibethicus. Here are some key details about muskrats:

Physical Characteristics:

Size: Typically, muskrats are 1624 inches (4161 cm) long, including their tail.

Weight: They usually weigh between 1.54 pounds (0.71.8 kg).

Appearance: Muskrats have dense, brown fur, a long, hairless tail that's flattened vertically, and partially webbed hind feet to aid in swimming.

Habitat:

Environment: Muskrats are commonly found in wetlands, including marshes, ponds, rivers, and lakes.

Dwellings: They build lodges out of vegetation and mud or burrow into the banks of water bodies.

Diet:

Food: They are omnivorous, with a diet primarily consisting of aquatic vegetation such as cattails, water lilies, and sedges. They also eat small aquatic animals like mussels, frogs, and fish.

Behavior:

Activity: Muskrats are primarily nocturnal, though they can also be active during the day.


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